And He who made him, bent him to the right.

Young.

Rich Hope of boundless bliss!

Bliss, past man’s power to paint it; time’s to close!

This Hope is earth’s most estimable prize:

This is man’s portion while no more than man:

Hope, of all passions, most befriends us here;

Passions of prouder name befriend us less.

Joy has her tears, and transport has her death;

Hope, like a cordial, innocent, though strong,